Comments on: Antonio Ballatore Wins HGTV’s “Design Star” http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:04:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Cane http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-14926 Cane Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:16:18 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-14926 Where can I buy those hot pink flying geese Antonio used in design star? Where can I buy those hot pink flying geese Antonio used in design star?

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-12462 Cheryl Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:42:54 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-12462 My husband and I watched Design Star as well as all of Antonio's shows. While it's true that he doesn't have the stereotypical 'nice guy image', he certainly projects masculinity, which is refreshing. It's fun that Antonio loves his dog so much, and takes him on site for his clients to meet. It was also touching that Antonio seems to respect his dad's opinion, too....not bad for this bad boy! We were blown away with what he did for the lady with the boutique. She was genuinely thrilled, and the store looked so much better! Not everyone who likes him is a crack whore, by the way! I'm a teacher, and my husband is an engineer. I think Antonio is a sweetie, and I'd love to have him make over a room for us. One comment in general about HGTV's shows is that it would be nice if the people were given a little more time, and there wasn't always that stress element. Most people, like us, are working people, who turn on the t.v. to relax, and the stress of the race (while it may make the program more exciting) also comes over to the viewer, and causes unrest. Also, designers would do a much better job if they just had a couple more days each. My husband and I watched Design Star as well as all of Antonio’s shows. While it’s true that he doesn’t have the stereotypical ‘nice guy image’, he certainly projects masculinity, which is refreshing. It’s fun that Antonio loves his dog so much, and takes him on site for his clients to meet. It was also touching that Antonio seems to respect his dad’s opinion, too….not bad for this bad boy! We were blown away with what he did for the lady with the boutique. She was genuinely thrilled, and the store looked so much better! Not everyone who likes him is a crack whore, by the way! I’m a teacher, and my husband is an engineer. I think Antonio is a sweetie, and I’d love to have him make over a room for us. One comment in general about HGTV’s shows is that it would be nice if the people were given a little more time, and there wasn’t always that stress element. Most people, like us, are working people, who turn on the t.v. to relax, and the stress of the race (while it may make the program more exciting) also comes over to the viewer, and causes unrest. Also, designers would do a much better job if they just had a couple more days each.

]]> By: RW in LGB http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-12326 RW in LGB Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:49:06 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-12326 It's hilarious to read the pro-Antonio comments-- just WHAT trailer park did you women crawl out of? If your panties drop to your ankles over this over-tattooed, undertalented schmuck, you need to lay off the meth for a few days. He was a SET DESIGNER whose biggest accomplishment had been working on David LaChappelle's photo shoots. Interior design is about look and style, but it's also about space utilization and creating a workable, livable environment. I'm in the middle of a renovation ($120K+ is the price tag so far), so I know from bad designers. And folks, Antonio Ballatore is one of the worst. He has NO sense of space or flow, NO sense of proportion and a color sense so garish that Stevie Wonder would go blind AGAIN if he walked into one of his rooms. And another thing: You think spray-painted furniture is cool? Go SIT on it. Savor the awful smell. Snuggle into the stiff-as-bakelite fabric. Try to brush the paint residue off your now-ruined clothes. STUPID STUPID idea. I'm glad so many crack whores want to sleep with this joker. Maybe he can decorate your crack home while you're flirting with the carnies at the fair down the highway. Jeez. It’s hilarious to read the pro-Antonio comments– just WHAT trailer park did you women crawl out of? If your panties drop to your ankles over this over-tattooed, undertalented schmuck, you need to lay off the meth for a few days.

He was a SET DESIGNER whose biggest accomplishment had been working on David LaChappelle’s photo shoots. Interior design is about look and style, but it’s also about space utilization and creating a workable, livable environment. I’m in the middle of a renovation ($120K+ is the price tag so far), so I know from bad designers. And folks, Antonio Ballatore is one of the worst. He has NO sense of space or flow, NO sense of proportion and a color sense so garish that Stevie Wonder would go blind AGAIN if he walked into one of his rooms.

And another thing: You think spray-painted furniture is cool? Go SIT on it. Savor the awful smell. Snuggle into the stiff-as-bakelite fabric. Try to brush the paint residue off your now-ruined clothes. STUPID STUPID idea.

I’m glad so many crack whores want to sleep with this joker. Maybe he can decorate your crack home while you’re flirting with the carnies at the fair down the highway. Jeez.

]]> By: Judy http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-11404 Judy Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:31:29 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-11404 Antonio love the show Mario Lopez is no competition, with your hot dude next door look. Your crew is great just like a bunch of bros workin it out great attitudes good feel!Love Chewy:> I have 3 brothers our fahter the late CT Parker taught all his sons how to built homes. That was his quest in life that each of his children had new homes. (He Succeeded) Just a short story my husband Scotty and brothers were doing finishing work. Scotty is an electrician. Beers were flowing and a little smoke was blowing! Scotty was in the closet hooking up the lights and my one brothers turned the switch on an yells beam me up Scotty, it was late and hysteria had set in. This reminds me of you and your crew and I'm sure many other people watching had good memmories of family and friends to. Thanks for a good show just loving it in OHIO!!! Antonio love the show Mario Lopez is no competition, with your hot dude next door look. Your crew is great just like a bunch of bros workin it out great attitudes good feel!Love Chewy:>
I have 3 brothers our fahter the late CT Parker taught all his sons how to built homes. That was his quest in life that each of his children had new homes. (He Succeeded) Just a short story my husband Scotty and brothers were doing finishing work. Scotty is an electrician. Beers were flowing and a little smoke was blowing! Scotty was in the closet hooking up the lights and my one brothers turned the switch on an yells beam me up Scotty, it was late and hysteria had set in. This reminds me of you and your crew and I’m sure many other people watching had good memmories of family and friends to. Thanks for a good show just loving it in OHIO!!!

]]> By: Mysticone http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-8506 Mysticone Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:45:19 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-8506 I was all for Antonio winning last year, but so far what I have seen now, he hasn't impressed me at all. It was a BIG mistake to hire him. He is way to boisterous and acts like he knows it all. This may sound terrible, but he also looks like he could use a good scrubbing. I watch HGTV everyday and have never seen any other designer look or act like he does. He is not the king and should clean up his act. I am really sorry that Dan didn't win, but I am very sure he will be very successful in design. Come on, Antonio, wash up, fix your hair, and dress better. I was all for Antonio winning last year, but so far what I have seen now, he hasn’t impressed me at all. It was a BIG mistake to hire him. He is way to boisterous and acts like he knows it all. This may sound terrible, but he also looks like he could use a good scrubbing. I watch HGTV everyday and have never seen any other designer look or act like he does. He is not the king and should clean up his act. I am really sorry that Dan didn’t win, but I am very sure he will be very successful in design. Come on, Antonio, wash up, fix your hair, and dress better.

]]> By: shadoedancer77 http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-8291 shadoedancer77 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:24:37 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-8291 Judges blew it on their choice of design star 2009...Antonio..He is not a designer, he is an arrogant hoodlum who got lucky. The week he told the judges that if he had to paint something a color that he did not like, he would would walk off, he should have been disqualified on that show. I love most of the HGTV shows, antonio's show I will not watch. I also think letting the panel of judges this year decide the winner instead of the views was a huge mistake. HGTV your mistake will cost you viewers. Judges blew it on their choice of design star 2009…Antonio..He is not a designer, he is an arrogant hoodlum who got lucky. The week he told the judges that if he had to paint something a color that he did not like, he would would walk off, he should have been disqualified on that show. I love most of the HGTV shows, antonio’s show I will not watch. I also think letting the panel of judges this year decide the winner instead of the views was a huge mistake. HGTV your mistake will cost you viewers.

]]> By: Tina http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-6263 Tina Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:51:53 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-6263 Let's face it, Antonio is charming and won all of our hearts whether you admit it or not, that's what HGTV was looking for. Let’s face it, Antonio is charming and won all of our hearts whether you admit it or not, that’s what HGTV was looking for.

]]> By: Pat http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-6155 Pat Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:17:56 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-6155 Antonio haters need a reality pill. He is good looking geniune and caring. Week by week he stood out, refused to sellout, and is bigger than life on the camera. The way Dan messed the money up on the backyard challenge he should have went home instead of Torie. But Torie was the leader doing NO leading so that is how she got burned and Dan got the slap on the wrist. Check out the re-runs haters. Antonio won fair and square. I hope Dan got the online show because his designs are nice but his charisma is z----row Antonio haters need a reality pill. He is good looking geniune and caring. Week by week he stood out, refused to sellout, and is bigger than life on the camera. The way Dan messed the money up on the backyard challenge he should have went home instead of Torie. But Torie was the leader doing NO leading so that is how she got burned and Dan got the slap on the wrist. Check out the re-runs haters. Antonio won fair and square. I hope Dan got the online show because his designs are nice but his charisma is z—-row

]]> By: Maeve http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5896 Maeve Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:12:18 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5896 Gross. Both the design and the guy. Seriously what guy over 21 called women “chicks”? This guy is 40 and he designs his house like a date raping frat boy’s dream dorm room. Like any girl who is not wasted is going to be in that bathtub. There are so many good tattoo artists and designs and he couldn’t even manage to get a well made or interesting design not to mention way to fetishize latino “chicks”. He’s said in many interviews that he expected to be a rock star by the time he was 40 so maybe he got the shows mixed up and thought he was doing the set design for Rock of Love. Tacky, cheap and with no living room I guess he just plans on getting his “chicks” really wasted at the bars before bringing them straight home to his soft core porn place. Well at least he can rent out the space to porn companies that don’t want to go to the valley to film. Gross. Both the design and the guy. Seriously what guy over 21 called women “chicks”? This guy is 40 and he designs his house like a date raping frat boy’s dream dorm room. Like any girl who is not wasted is going to be in that bathtub. There are so many good tattoo artists and designs and he couldn’t even manage to get a well made or interesting design not to mention way to fetishize latino “chicks”.

He’s said in many interviews that he expected to be a rock star by the time he was 40 so maybe he got the shows mixed up and thought he was doing the set design for Rock of Love. Tacky, cheap and with no living room I guess he just plans on getting his “chicks” really wasted at the bars before bringing them straight home to his soft core porn place. Well at least he can rent out the space to porn companies that don’t want to go to the valley to film.

]]> By: Annette http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5689 Annette Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:41:56 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5689 I would like to say that everybody has different tastes and thier are many times that I have watched design shows and thier are thing I have liked and disliked about thing that the designers did. No one is going to like everything a person does. This was Anotonios home and it fits him it is not going to be everybodys cup of tea and I think it is very rude of poeple to bash others because they do not share their tastes of colors or style. I will watch Anonio's show. I belived the right man won. I was very moved by the way he treated the little boys room and the wamth that he showed the mother. I just do not understand the comment about him disrespecting women. I would like to say that everybody has different tastes and thier are many times that I have watched design shows and thier are thing I have liked and disliked about thing that the designers did. No one is going to like everything a person does. This was Anotonios home and it fits him it is not going to be everybodys cup of tea and I think it is very rude of poeple to bash others because they do not share their tastes of colors or style. I will watch Anonio’s show. I belived the right man won. I was very moved by the way he treated the little boys room and the wamth that he showed the mother. I just do not understand the comment about him disrespecting women.

]]> By: Jean Windell http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5645 Jean Windell Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:11:12 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5645 I have watched all of the Design Star Shows and was so upset when the judges selected Antonio to be the winner on this seasons show. How could you three designers, who are so good at your jobs, pick someone that is so outlandish in colors and design. His colors are awful, the bedroom would be hard to sleep in with that awful green, and the remakeof the bathroom, which wasn't on the list of things to do, looked like it was out of a cheap motel. We watch HGTV to get ideas for our own houses, and you three judges have so many great ideas. But with Antonio I didn't see any thing that I would want in my house. Dan has such good ideas on color, scale and accessories and Antonio seems to miss or forgets to include them in his design because he is so interested in doing something crazy and thinks it looks good. I did watch Antonios first show last night and am still disappointed that he was chosen. His bedroom was so incomplete, Headboard was awful, no where to sit to take your shows off, the room looked empty. No living room area to sit in the big room with the large large table. The only thing that was halfway decent was the kitchen. Well I just won't need to stay up to watch his show in the future. Jean I have watched all of the Design Star Shows and was so upset when the judges selected Antonio to be the winner on this seasons show. How could you three designers, who are so good at your jobs, pick someone that is so outlandish in colors and design. His colors are awful, the bedroom would be hard to sleep in with that awful green, and the remakeof the bathroom, which wasn’t on the list of things to do, looked like it was out of a cheap motel.
We watch HGTV to get ideas for our own houses, and you three judges have so many great ideas. But with Antonio I didn’t see any thing that I would want in my house.
Dan has such good ideas on color, scale and accessories and Antonio seems to miss or forgets to include them in his design because he is so interested in doing something crazy and thinks it looks good.
I did watch Antonios first show last night and am still disappointed that he was chosen. His bedroom was so incomplete, Headboard was awful, no where to sit to take your shows off, the room looked empty. No living room area to sit in the big room with the large large table. The only thing that was halfway decent was the kitchen.
Well I just won’t need to stay up to watch his show in the future.
Jean

]]> By: forester s. http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5619 forester s. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:25:28 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5619 Now HGTV has reached bottom. Putting design aside, this guy is a mess. He can't speak English. He's arrogant. He's demeaning towards women and he thinks he's sexy. Heaven only knows how completely unattractive he is. (HGTV should watch his comments) I watched his show and thought this was a joke. I bet his show will be cancelled before he can say stoked 3 times fast. Now HGTV has reached bottom. Putting design aside, this guy is a mess. He can’t speak English. He’s arrogant. He’s demeaning towards women and he thinks he’s sexy. Heaven only knows how completely unattractive he is. (HGTV should watch his comments) I watched his show and thought this was a joke. I bet his show will be cancelled before he can say stoked 3 times fast.

]]> By: Annette http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5618 Annette Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:08:27 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5618 Hi Antonio I just watched your show on doing your house and I loves it. You just make poeple smile. I loved your kitchen, Iloved the rose and your dressers and enjoyed you pink duck. I will look forward to watching what you do next. Annette from alsaka Hi Antonio
I just watched your show on doing your house and I loves it. You just make poeple smile. I loved your kitchen, Iloved the rose and your dressers and enjoyed you pink duck. I will look forward to watching what you do next.
Annette from alsaka

]]> By: Linda Hutto http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5617 Linda Hutto Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:01:25 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5617 Antonio --Let's RIDE and I know we will have FUN!!! I watched everyone of the shows and I think I could fall in love. You were so very refreshing and you won with me after the first show and all the pink geese. For ALL of you with narrow minds and negative comments(Iwill try to be kind)You should do more than get a life --you should take a breath. Apparently you were not looking for the BEST. I was and he won without any real competition. I just finished watching your show tonight (Sept.20th "the ANTONIO project") and I was a little-LOT disappointed. WHY?? You say. Because I wasn't invited to your party. That's right we really haven't met YET. Your personality was wonderful,your ideas were so refreshing,your laugh was so very MANLY and I felt like we had already known each other for sometime. Please forgive me if I am comming across as too forward since we haven't really met YET. ha-ha I am so much like you in personality--I love to laugh and have fun. To ALL of you that have given your crazy/negative remarks I started to really juice this up for you BUT --I chose to speak directly to the WINNER--YEAH BABY ANTONIO BALLATORE. He won fair and square--Hands down. I would LOVE for you ANTONIO to come to Texas and do my home as one of your projects. If you are the least bit interested contact me at my websight. lhg@consolidated.net I am going to work on getting you to Texas through H.G.T.V. that's a promise. I was that excited about your work once I saw how the sky was the limit for you. That's exactly how I think too. I will be watching every show that you do. Lot's of luck and I really hope to see you in TEXAS very soon. PEACE BE WITH YOU. By the way I loved your Bulldog. Antonio –Let’s RIDE and I know we will have FUN!!! I watched everyone of the shows and I think I could fall in love. You were so very refreshing and you won with me after the first show and all the pink geese. For ALL of you with narrow minds and negative comments(Iwill try to be kind)You should do more than get a life –you should take a breath. Apparently you were not looking for the BEST. I was and he won without any real competition. I just finished watching your show tonight (Sept.20th “the ANTONIO project”) and I was a little-LOT disappointed. WHY?? You say. Because I wasn’t invited to your party. That’s right we really haven’t met YET. Your personality was wonderful,your ideas were so refreshing,your laugh was so very MANLY and I felt like we had already known each other for sometime. Please forgive me if I am comming across as too forward since we haven’t really met YET. ha-ha I am so much like you in personality–I love to laugh and have fun. To ALL of you that have given your crazy/negative remarks I started to really juice this up for you BUT –I chose to speak directly to the WINNER–YEAH BABY ANTONIO BALLATORE. He won fair and square–Hands down. I would LOVE for you ANTONIO to come to Texas and do my home as one of your projects. If you are the least bit interested contact me at my websight. lhg@consolidated.net I am going to work on getting you to Texas through H.G.T.V. that’s a promise. I was that excited about your work once I saw how the sky was the limit for you. That’s exactly how I think too. I will be watching every show that you do. Lot’s of luck and I really hope to see you in TEXAS very soon. PEACE BE WITH YOU. By the way I loved your Bulldog.

]]> By: Honeybun http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5587 Honeybun Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:34:27 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5587 Dan was trying to be David from season 1. There will never be another David. Ant is the man and his show will be fresh. Why do we always want everything and everybody to be the same? Dan was trying to be David from season 1. There will never be another David. Ant is the man and his show will be fresh. Why do we always want everything and everybody to be the same?

]]> By: Jason http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5435 Jason Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:26:51 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5435 Cmon people...Design Star is just a vehicle for introducing a new show. You're not really buying into it as a competition are you? As entertaining as it is, in reality Antonio was selected long before the show started. Cmon people…Design Star is just a vehicle for introducing a new show. You’re not really buying into it as a competition are you? As entertaining as it is, in reality Antonio was selected long before the show started.

]]> By: Kathy Lynn http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5432 Kathy Lynn Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:02:43 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5432 I agree with Omar. Dan is a very good designer, very attractive, very 'perfect' and definetly appeals to the designer type of viewer. But that is boring. I'm not a fan of grungy, tattooed guys either, but Anotonio is definetly different, and very entertaining. I didn't notice his arrogance, but I did feel he was real and down to earth. And I love that he didn't go to school to learn this. It is from deep within. How cool is that? I may not even agree with some of his designs, but I will enjoy watching him. Dan's giggly drove me nuts! Sorry Dan! But you will do fine and have more work than you'll know what to do with. I agree with Omar. Dan is a very good designer, very attractive, very ‘perfect’ and definetly appeals to the designer type of viewer. But that is boring. I’m not a fan of grungy, tattooed guys either, but Anotonio is definetly different, and very entertaining. I didn’t notice his arrogance, but I did feel he was real and down to earth. And I love that he didn’t go to school to learn this. It is from deep within. How cool is that? I may not even agree with some of his designs, but I will enjoy watching him. Dan’s giggly drove me nuts! Sorry Dan! But you will do fine and have more work than you’ll know what to do with.

]]> By: Joan Case http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5369 Joan Case Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:52:23 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5369 I get a kick from the strong opinions of tv shows. My goodness, did you give this much passion and consideration to the past election. At least the lucky people chosen for makeovers still have a home to make over. And why do you care who wins? the show was for entertainment purposes, if you don't like what you see change the channel or turn the darn thing off! Really, get a life. I get a kick from the strong opinions of tv shows. My goodness, did you give this much passion and consideration to the past election. At least the lucky people chosen for makeovers still have a home to make over. And why do you care who wins? the show was for entertainment purposes, if you don’t like what you see change the channel or turn the darn thing off! Really, get a life.

]]> By: LoriKal http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5352 LoriKal Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:32:09 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5352 Way to go, Antonio!!! The right man DID win and I, for one, can't wait for his show! Dan's an awesome designer and I'm sure we haven't seen the last of him (as well as some others, like Lonni). However, Antonio consistently got the job done week after week. Maybe this or that could have been done differently, but basically he was on his game from the word go. Great choice Candice, Vern & Genevieve! Way to go, Antonio!!! The right man DID win and I, for one, can’t wait for his show! Dan’s an awesome designer and I’m sure we haven’t seen the last of him (as well as some others, like Lonni). However, Antonio consistently got the job done week after week. Maybe this or that could have been done differently, but basically he was on his game from the word go. Great choice Candice, Vern & Genevieve!

]]> By: Kathryn Hecker http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5346 Kathryn Hecker Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:24:07 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5346 You couldn't pay me to watch Antonio's new show! Dan's show would have been a pleasure to watch. I am totally floored by last night's outcome! Are you kidding me???? I hope Dan gets the online show although he certainly deserves so much more! Two thumbs way down hgtv! You couldn’t pay me to watch Antonio’s new show! Dan’s show would have been a pleasure to watch. I am totally floored by last night’s outcome! Are you kidding me???? I hope Dan gets the online show although he certainly deserves so much more! Two thumbs way down hgtv!

]]> By: Omar http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5345 Omar Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:25:36 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5345 I will give you a little insight into a few things that probably went through the minds of the judges. 1) those who knock Antonio's designs obviously must have been very attached to Dan from early on, though Dan does do very well, I don't think Antonio's designs were garbage, they always made me feel as though he did well (though the last one was not my fav.) So I really felt as though they were both putting out quality work. 2) look at Dan and look at the rest of the designers on the entire HGTV line up, Dan is just another picture perfect well kept hunky looking guy, whereas Antonio brings something else to the table that would appeal to an entirely different spectrum. I enjoy watching Antonio he makes me smile and I like the fact he doesn't sound super scripted and perfectly articulate, he just seems like someone who after he redecorates your house you could offer him a beer and kick it with for a bit. I am a guy and I do get tired of feeling like unless you are metro or gay you won't cut it on HGTV. People will watch his show, if you are not a fan feel free not to watch it, but I am honestly looking forward to the breathe of fresh air antonio will be. I will give you a little insight into a few things that probably went through the minds of the judges. 1) those who knock Antonio’s designs obviously must have been very attached to Dan from early on, though Dan does do very well, I don’t think Antonio’s designs were garbage, they always made me feel as though he did well (though the last one was not my fav.) So I really felt as though they were both putting out quality work. 2) look at Dan and look at the rest of the designers on the entire HGTV line up, Dan is just another picture perfect well kept hunky looking guy, whereas Antonio brings something else to the table that would appeal to an entirely different spectrum. I enjoy watching Antonio he makes me smile and I like the fact he doesn’t sound super scripted and perfectly articulate, he just seems like someone who after he redecorates your house you could offer him a beer and kick it with for a bit. I am a guy and I do get tired of feeling like unless you are metro or gay you won’t cut it on HGTV. People will watch his show, if you are not a fan feel free not to watch it, but I am honestly looking forward to the breathe of fresh air antonio will be.

]]> By: DmoLin07 http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5343 DmoLin07 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:29:55 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5343 For all you haters....Antonio is the Man!!!! Antonio is a great designer as well as an astounding entertainer where your boy Dan, is wizzack!!! His designs were awful not to mention how he knew 10 thousand dollars was not allocated to a miserable pergola. The right man won and I am sure that all you haters will be plopped down on your couch next year loving his show!!! Antonio..you rock!!!!! For all you haters….Antonio is the Man!!!! Antonio is a great designer as well as an astounding entertainer where your boy Dan, is wizzack!!! His designs were awful not to mention how he knew 10 thousand dollars was not allocated to a miserable pergola. The right man won and I am sure that all you haters will be plopped down on your couch next year loving his show!!! Antonio..you rock!!!!!

]]> By: Diana http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5337 Diana Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:53:23 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5337 Wow, what a disappointment that Antonio won Design Star!! He never listened to the client, has an over-inflated narcissistic ego and is disgusting to watch. If I were Kathy Griffin or the Star family I would have sued HGTV and demanded a "do-over". On the other hand, Dan and Lonni were great at design as well as enjoyable and fun to watch. Well, Antonio's show will be one hour of HGTV I don't have to worry about watching. Wow, what a disappointment that Antonio won Design Star!! He never listened to the client, has an over-inflated narcissistic ego and is disgusting to watch. If I were Kathy Griffin or the Star family I would have sued HGTV and demanded a “do-over”. On the other hand, Dan and Lonni were great at design as well as enjoyable and fun to watch. Well, Antonio’s show will be one hour of HGTV I don’t have to worry about watching.

]]> By: Taylour Bittner http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5334 Taylour Bittner Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:10:21 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5334 When I saw the finale to this show, I literally burst into tears. How could they rip off Dan like that? Have you seen his designs? As far as I'm concerned, they are way better then Antonio's. And who wants a host saying "Yo, yo, yo" over and over again. It's amazing how Vern said, Antonio's design scheme was OFF and how he liked Dan's way of getting rid of the window that the mom NEVER used and you're gonna kick him off? I'm a 13 year old girl and I know that Dan should have and DESERVED to win. I'm very dissapointed in Candace, Genevieve, and Vern. I doubt anybody will be interested in Antonio's show.. When I saw the finale to this show, I literally burst into tears. How could they rip off Dan like that? Have you seen his designs? As far as I’m concerned, they are way better then Antonio’s. And who wants a host saying “Yo, yo, yo” over and over again. It’s amazing how Vern said, Antonio’s design scheme was OFF and how he liked Dan’s way of getting rid of the window that the mom NEVER used and you’re gonna kick him off?
I’m a 13 year old girl and I know that Dan should have and DESERVED to win. I’m very dissapointed in Candace, Genevieve, and Vern.
I doubt anybody will be interested in Antonio’s show..

]]> By: Irish Girl http://www.twirlit.com/2009/09/14/antonio-ballatore-wins-hgtvs-design-star/#comment-5333 Irish Girl Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:51:31 +0000 http://www.twirlit.com/?p=22517#comment-5333 I never look for a place to voice my opinion regarding these reality shows but I couldn't believe what I saw last night. HGTV must be looking for a lunky deez and doz carpenter because they sure didn't hire a designer. I never look for a place to voice my opinion regarding these reality shows but I couldn’t believe what I saw last night. HGTV must be looking for a lunky deez and doz carpenter because they sure didn’t hire a designer.

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